Ashley and John had an amazing stop in Australia. Since we only had 10 days, we focused on Sydney and the surrounding areas. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the fantastic Craik family, family friends of Ashley's for years and years. They picked us up at the airport, fed us, housed us, directed us around the city and even drove us to difficult-to-reach spots. In the process, we experienced the characteristics that often rank Sydney as one of top 10 places to live: perfect weather (even in mid-winter!), picturesque views at every turn, the famous bridge and opera house, miles of beaches and bayfront living spaces and some of the funniest and friendliest people in the world. In Sydney, we also got closer to the often-secretive Aboriginal culture. We visited the Gavala Arts Center for a
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